Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston | |
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Birth name | Kisean Paul Anderson |
Born | Miami, Florida, U.S. | February 3, 1990
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
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Discography |
Kisean Paul Anderson
After his second album, Kingston launched the record label Time Is Money Entertainment, through which he signed then-unknown Canadian singer Tory Lanez in 2010.[3]
Early life and education
Born Kisean Paul Anderson in Miami, Florida, Kingston was the first of three children born to Janice Turner.[4] Kingston's family moved to their native Kingston, Jamaica when he was six.[1] Kingston attended Ocho Rios High School in Ocho Rios for three years before migrating back to the United States.[5][6] His grandfather was the noted Jamaican reggae producer Lawrence "Jack Ruby" Lindo.[7][8][1][9]
Career
2007–2008: Sean Kingston
Kingston was discovered on YouTube by Matt Tobin at Beluga Heights Records, and signed to the label in a partnership deal with Sony.[10] In an interview with HitQuarters label head and producer J. R. Rotem described this process with regards to Kingston:
"Sean Kingston was a rapper when we found him and it was a development process to get him more melodic. At Beluga we essentially refine the talent so that it's more of a marketable product."[10]
In a venture between
2009–2010: Tomorrow
The album Tomorrow was released on September 22, 2009. Producers involved in the album included former Fugee Wyclef Jean; RedOne (of recent Lady Gaga fame); plus Sean's original mentor, J. R. Rotem.[14] "Fire Burning" and "Face Drop" were released as singles. Additionally, five promotional digital singles were released leading up to the album. Kingston co-wrote Jason Derulo's "Whatcha Say". He also found the R&B-reggae singer Iyaz on MySpace and signed him to J. R. Rotem's record label.[15] He also recorded the track "Miss Everything" for the UK girl-group Sugababes studio album Sweet 7 which was released March 15, 2010, in the UK. Kingston and DJ Khaled are being featured on Bow Wow's new single "For My Hood", from the movie, The Lottery Ticket.[16] He had a performance in the O2 Arena where he was supported by Mumzy Stranger.[17]
2010–2013: Back 2 Life, King of Kingz, "Lee Strike" and other projects
The album features T-Pain, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Wyclef Jean, Cher Lloyd, Akon and Green Eyed Tayla.[18][19] The first single from the album is "Eenie Meenie" featuring Justin Bieber, released on March 23, 2010,[20] which is also included on Bieber's My World 2.0 album. The second single from the album is "Letting Go (Dutty Love)", which features a verse from Nicki Minaj. It was released on iTunes August 3, while the third is "Dumb Love" and was released on iTunes September 8. Sean Kingston's new song "She Moves" samples Irena Cara's "What a Feeling" from the film Flashdance. A fourth single "Party All Night (Sleep All Day)" was released on December 21, 2010.
Kingston represented the continents of North and South America to sing the Official Theme Song of the
Kingston planned to release a mixtape with pop star
2013–present: Road to Deliverance
In March 2013, Kingston announced plans for his upcoming fourth studio album while stating that he would be recording with Disney and pop star Zendaya. At the same time, he said that they were both recording a song titled "Heart on Empty", which Kingston described as "a soulful ballad that you all will be sure to remember". In November, Kingston also guest-starred as Dexter and Saint in an episode of Black Dynamite on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. In March 2015, Kingston posted on Instagram a picture with Swedish record producer RedOne, confirming that they were working on the album.[citation needed] In May 2015, Sean Kingston posted a snippet of the then-upcoming lead single from his fourth studio album.[25][26] On September 14, 2015, Kingston premiered his first single in two years, titled "Wait Up", the lead single off his upcoming fourth studio album. In December 2015, he released "sina see song" with Sri Lankan music producer Iraj Weeraratne, Indian singer Sonu Kakkar, and Kaizer Kaiz (Sri Lankan rapper).[27] Music videos were released for "One Away" and "All I Got" in January and March 2016, respectively. In March 2017, he announced the release of the Made in Jamaica mixtape, preceded by the single "Chance" that featured Vybz Kartel.[28]
In 2018, he participated with Italian singer Giusy Ferreri on the vocal part of the single "Amore e capoeira", by Italian record producers Takagi & Ketra.[29]
In 2019, he released his single "Peace of Mind" with rapper Tory Lanez.
In June 2020, he announced the creation of the "Professional Rapper Boxing League" with hip hop super agent, Triple The Mogul.[30][31]
On May 21, 2021, Kingston returned with the single, "Darkest Times", featuring G Herbo, while also announcing his upcoming fourth studio album.[32]
On December 31, 2021, Kingston participated with Japanese rapper Tomoro on the single "Let Me Hold You".[33]
On September 30, 2022, Road to Deliverance was released as Kingston's fourth studio album.[34]
Activism
Kingston filmed a public service announcement with
Jet-skiing accident
In May 2011, Kingston was involved in a near-fatal jet skiing accident in Miami, Florida and was immediately rushed to the hospital.[37] Kingston was required to pay a $180 fine for careless operation in the accident.[38] By 2018, he had begun to ride jet skis again.[39]
Discography
- Sean Kingston (2007)
- Tomorrow (2009)
- Back 2 Life (2013)
- Road to Deliverance (2023)
Awards and nominations
- Image Awards
- 2008, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
- MOBO Awards
- 2007: Best Reggae Ever Acts (Win)
- MTV Video Music Awards Japan
- 2013: Best Reggae Video "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" (Nominated)
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice R&B Track "Beautiful Girls" (Win)
- 2007: Choice Summer Track "Beautiful Girls" (Nominated)
- 2009: Choice Summer Song "Fire Burning" (Nominated)
References
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- ^ Lewis, Pete (August 17, 2009), "Sean Kingston: Fired Up", Blues & Soul, no. 1023, archived from the original on December 2, 2020, retrieved August 26, 2009
- ^ Lucci, Amanda (August 3, 2010). "Sean Kingston talks about touring, third album". Star-News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b "Interview With JR Rotem". HitQuarters. April 4, 2010. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
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- ^ Stephen Clark - Design. "Sean Kingston: Fired up!". bluesandsoul.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ^ "Iyaz: 'Replay'". Digital Spy. January 3, 2010. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ^ "Interview: Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson and Naturi Naughton of "Lottery Ticket"". ARTISTdirect. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
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- ^ No Kingston at YOG due to passport mix up Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
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- ^ "Sean Kingston Celebrates Jamaican Roots in Video for 'Chance,' Feat. Vybz Kartel: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
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- ^ Marie, Erika (May 21, 2021). "Sean Kingston Talks Plotting His Comeback, New Album Deliverance & Jay-Z's Advice". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ "TOMORO×ショーン・キングストンMV公開「ビリー・アイリッシュとのコラボも決定したぜ」". Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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- ^ "Sean Kingston: Chill With Your Dogs Archived February 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine," ABS-CBNnews.com, September 15, 2010.
- ISSN 0261-3077.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Jet Ski Accident Caused By Inattention, Inexperience". TMZ. September 22, 2011. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "SEAN KINGSTON JET SKIING AGAIN After Near-Fatal Accident". TMZ. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
External links
- Sean Kingston at IMDb